Six women, including Six Feet Under star Illeana Douglas, have claimed that Moonves forcibly kissed and touched them in the workplace and, in some cases, retaliated against them professionally when he was rejected.

In response Moonves said to The New Yorker: “Throughout my time at CBS, we have promoted a culture of respect and opportunity for all employees, and have consistently found success elevating women to top executive positions across our company.

“I recognise that there were times decades ago when I may have made some women uncomfortable by making advances. Those were mistakes, and I regret them immensely. But I always understood and respected—and abided by the principle—that ‘no’ means ‘no,’ and I have never misused my position to harm or hinder anyone’s career. “

The board will smooth out details, including the scope of the inquiry, during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, according to The New York Times.

Moonves has been chief executive of the company since 2006, and held management roles for near 30 years. He has been key to transforming CBS in a turnaround effort with titles like The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon.

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